If the axe is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
Ecclesiastes 10:9 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised The one who quarries stones may be hurt by them; the one who splits logs may be endangered by them. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whoever removes [landmark] stones or hews out [new ones with similar intent] will be hurt with them, and he who fells trees will be endangered by them. [Prov. 26:27.] American Standard Version (1901) Whoso heweth out stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood is endangered thereby. Common English Bible Whoever quarries stones may be injured by them; whoever splits logs may be endangered by them. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever carries away stones will be harmed by them. And whoever cuts down trees will be wounded by them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that removeth stones, shall be hurt by them: and he that cutteth trees, shall be wounded by them. |
If the axe is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge, then one must exert more strength; however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.
The one who digs a pit may fall into it, and the one who breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake.